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Kristina Vanni

Kristina Vänni

location-pin Chicago, IL

School: Northwestern University

Expertise: Recipe Development; restaurants

Kristina Vänni

  • More than 10 years of experience as a food writer working for brands like Taste of Home, Better Homes & Gardens and The Kitchn
  • Owner, on-camera host and culinary spokesperson for Cooking Contest Central
  • Had a spot in the Pillsbury Bake-Off winner’s circle at age 12

Experience

Internationally recognized culinary authority Kristina is a food writer, TV host, recipe developer and food stylist. In addition to writing for Taste of Home, Better Homes & Gardens and The Kitchn, she is a frequent featured expert on national media outlets and has served as a spokesperson and recipe developer for numerous national brands including Finlandia, KitchenAid and Post Foods. Kristina is currently writing her first cookbook, an exploration of the traditional and seasonal cuisine from her family's dairy farm in Finland.

Education

Northwestern University, bachelor's in theater

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Articles & Recipes

Bread Cheese on wooden serving board

What Is Bread Cheese, and How Should You Eat It?

Bread cheese might be relatively new in the United States, but this Finnish treat has been around for generations.
Orange Soda Granita with Whipped Cream and an Orange Slice on top

I Tried a 1-Ingredient Orange Soda Granita for Summer Dessert in a Pinch

Buy a liter of soda, and let your freezer do the work!
I Recreated The Disney Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs 5 Photo By Kristina Vanni Ft

I Recreated the Disney Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs So You Can Have a Taste of Disney at Home

A hot dog inside of a pickle inside of crispy corn dog batter? Dipped in peanut butter? Here's how and why to make Disney Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at home.